Bella B How To’s: Styling Animal Print

Animal prints are a huge trend this fall/winter season and we absolutely love it!  It’s the perfect way to make a statement and be daring while still wearing subtle, neutral tones.  There are so many ways you can style animal prints.  You can go for a casual daytime look with a subtle, small print or you can really make your night look bold with a larger animal print.  We’ve styled a few outfits with some of our favorite animal printed pieces for any look you may want, whether it’s just a purrr of animal print, a roaring statement, or a fierce and fiesty look.

Product information: Top, Cardigan

For a subtle, daytime take on animal prints, try a top that has a very small, subtle print to it.  This top is perfect for any daytime look because the neutral shades make it super easy to match and the simple t-shirt style silhouette adds a casual touch.  We like this paired with a drapey cardigan, skinny jeans, and some cool olive green combat boots to add a slight touch of color to the look.   See how an animal print can make a simple outfit combination look a little bit more dressed up?  It’s like a no brainer!

Product information: Skirt

We love this bold leopard printed cardigan.  It’s the perfect statement piece that works with tons of outfits and can really bring a look from drab to fab!  We like to add a bit of a bohemian touch when styling this cardigan to keep the look more cool and effortless, rather than too glam or bold for everyday.  Bringing out the neutral tones with the brown maxi skirt really tones down the cardigan and makes it appropriate for a casual day.  Pair with a cool pair of ankle boots and a scarf with a pop of color for the perfect fall look.

Product information: Top

Now, we absolutely love a bit of animal print for a night out.  Why not go all out and really play against the fierce look of a bold animal print with a bit of leather and a lot of height with a tall heel?  This look would be perfect for a night out on the town with your best girl friends.  This gorgeous snakeskin printed top is ideal for the girl who is looking for versatility in her wardrobe.  You can dress it down with a simple pair of jeans and some flats during the day but paired with this faux leather circle skirt and these lace up booties, the top is transformed for a fiesty night out look.

Bella B How To’s: One Skirt, Three Ways

The maxi skirt is an item that every girl needs in their wardrobe.  It’s comfortable, versatile, and fits any style.  You can also wear a maxi skirt in any season: by itself for spring/summer or with a pair of tights underneath for added warmth in the fall/winter.  We love this super soft and flowy burgundy maxi skirt because it’s the perfect color for this season and bonus: it’s only $28!  We’ve put together three everyday looks for this maxi skirt that are appropriate for any occasion, whether you’re out for lunch or headed to class.

Product Information: Top, Skirt

We love pairing this skirt with a patterned crop top.  It makes your legs look slim and long and brings the eye up to the top.  We love how the skirt brings out the maroon tones in the top.  Both the pieces play against each other without taking to much attention away from each other.  Wear this look on a girls day out with some friends paired with your favorite comfy sandals.  If it gets chilly, throw on a longer cardigan to play with the proportions and keep the look elongated and flattering.

Product Information: Sweater, Skirt

Having one of those days where you can’t be bothered to fuss with jeans and a button up blouse but still want to look feminine and cute?  Pairing a maxi skirt and a slouchy sweater together is the perfect way to feel comfy while still looking girly.  We love the neutrals of the cream sweater, taupe scarf and brown sandals paired with the deep burgundy.  It keeps the look toned down while still being appropriate for fall.  If you’re having an ultra lazy day, pair this look with a messy bun and simple make up.

Product information: Kimono, Skirt

This is our favorite look that we’ve put together!  It’s got that effortless and bohemian feel that we love and is perfect for any occasion from a lunch date to just running some errands around town.  The plain crop top and maxi skirt really let the kimono sweater do the talking.  The slouchy kimono sweater’s neutral tones compliment the burgundy shade while the diamond striped pattern really brings visual interest and dimension to the look.  You could pair this look with some sandals on warmer days but we think it looks super cool paired with some black ankle boots for the fall.  Keep your hair down and stack up the rings to finish up the look.

 

Bella B How To’s: Sweaters for Your Style

One of our favorite things about fall is sweater weather.  Something about bundling up in a comfy sweater just screams fall to us! Imagine walking around in the breezy weather in your favorite sweater with a warm coffee in hand…sounds like a dream, doesn’t it?  The best thing about sweaters is that they come in a whole range of styles and shapes so any girl with any style or body type can rock a sweater that’s perfect for them.  We’ve put together some looks for the bohemian girl, the girly girl, and the simple and classic girl featuring some of our favorite sweaters in store right now.

Product information: Maxi Skirt

For the bohemian girl, we love the idea of a slouchy, cropped aztec printed sweater.  The cropped style is brings a cool twist on your traditional sweater and aztec print is one of our favorites for the season.  Go for a sweater that’s slightly oversized and slips off the shoulder for added cool points. To go with the bohemian style, we like to pair a cropped sweater with a maxi skirt.  It’s flowy, comfortable, and looks effortless, rather than pairing it with the more structured look of a pair of jeans. The best part about a maxi skirt is that it looks put together, but it feels like you’re wearing a comfy pair of sweats.  It’s like secret comfort! We paired this look with some strappy sandals and a long pendant necklace to go with the free spirited look.  

Product information: Sweater

For the girly glam girl, we love the look of a pastel colored dolman sleeved sweater. It’s slouchy and comfortable but the color makes it feminine.  A simple dolman sleeved sweater makes this look is perfect for tons of glamorous accessories like a big watch and some chunky bracelets.  We love this look paired with leggings and a pair of heeled booties to keep the look girly and dressed up.  Carry your favorite structured purse and you’re ready for a day out shopping with the girls!  Let your accessories do the talking so you can switch up your look whenever you please without changing the clothing pieces.

Product information:  Sweater

The simple and classic girl looks great in a cream colored crew neck crocheted sweater.  Cream is a great color for the classic girl because it goes great paired with almost any other color, so it’s easy to match and easy to transition to other months.  The crocheted texture on this sweater adds a bit of spice and fun to its classic shape.  Pair this look with some leggings and some classic tall brown boots.  For some added warmth or structure, you can pair this look with a pair of jeans instead of leggings.  When it gets a little cooler, try pairing a scarf with this look.

Bella B How To’s: Easy Back-to-School Outfit Formulas

 

The final bell has rung and the back-to-school season is officially here.  It’s time for endless library visits, coffee runs, and late nights. But, a new school year also brings new starts, new opportunities, and new first impressions.  We always plan our favorite outfits for the first week of school, but once that week is over…we’re back to square one.  We’ve put together some easy and cute back-to-school outfit formulas that you can follow for those days when you just don’t know what to wear.  Most of these items will probably already be in your wardrobe so you can just throw them on and run out the door!

Product Information: Cardigan

We love this formula because it’s the perfect mix of girly and tomboy.  Pairing your favorite dress with a slouchy cardigan and more masculine accessories like a watch and some combat boots will give the dress a tougher, cooler edge to it. You can also play with textures and patterns.  Pair a patterned dress with a plain cardigan or a plain dress with a textured cardigan, like the crocheted one we’ve featured. Try this look with your hair down or half up half down to play on the girly side of it.  We also love this outfit with a fresh faced make up look: rosy cheeks and a simple eye.

Product Information: Hoodie, Leggings

This formula is perfect for those days when you wake up just a little too late and have to get ready at lightning speed or those days when you just can’t be bothered to change out of your comfy clothes.  Throw on your favorite pair of leggings, your most comfy tee, and your warmest hoodie.  Don’t fuss with laces or shoes with straps.  Just slip your feet in some moccasins and you’re set!  Throw your hair in a messy bun or a ponytail and apply a quick layer of mascara and you’ll be ready in no time!

This formula is great for those cooler days where you wanna stay warm, but still look girly and feminine.  Throw on your favorite pretty blouse and skinny jean combo but throw on some tall riding boots and a cozy scarf to stay warm.  We love the idea of pairing a patterned blouse with a simple scarf and bag to let the blouse be the statement piece.  You can wear your hair up in a messy bun for a laid back vibe or down for a more polished look.  This outfit is also the perfect opportunity to break out those fall lipsticks, like a berry or a wine shade, since it’s a little bit more dressy.